WATCH | Operation Golden Hand: The moment Israeli troops free two hostages during courageous rescue mission

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released a new video of them carrying out a daring rescue operation to rescue two hostages from Hamas captivity in a southern Gaza apartment. Rescuers were shocked when they saw IDF troops entering the apartment to rescue them.

The Israel Defense Forces dubbed the rescue operation “Operation Golden Hand.” The operation was carried out in Rafah by members of the Israel Defense Forces and Yamam SWAT units. The special operation rescued Argentinian/Israeli citizens Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, from the apartment complex where they were being held.

IDF officers rushed into the building and used ropes to free the two hostages. They then eliminated the Hamas terrorists guarding the hostages. The hostages and brother-in-law hurried through the ruined streets as Israeli officers urged them toward an armored vehicle that was waiting for them.

They entered the area where they were being held hostage with a large convoy accompanied by tanks operated by the Shayetet 13 Commando. In a video shared by the Israel Defense Forces, an officer can be heard asking: “How are you feeling?” “Very good,” Hal replied after being released from Hamas captivity after 129 days.

The IDF gave each of the men a coat and flew them by military helicopter to Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, where they are all in good condition. Both were protected by Yamam officers, who used their bodies to protect the two hostages from bullets fired by Hamas.

Israeli army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said they had known where the two men were being held for some time but had been biding their time.

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday that the United States was “pleased” to hear of the success of the Rafah rescue operation, according to a National Security Council report. new york post.

However, Kirby expressed concern about the Rafah airstrike that killed more than 100 people. He expressed concern about reports that airstrikes were used to distract Hamas while the Israel Defense Forces conducted a raid to rescue two hostages.